Rolex 1500 oyster perpetual date from 1970 with papers

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1500
Serial: SR23256XX | Year: 1970
Silver Dial | Original Folded Oyster Bracelet | Full Set with Papers, COSC Certificate & Hangtag
Excellent Vintage Condition | 2-Year Warranty

A clean and honest example of one of Rolex’s most enduring classics — the Oyster Perpetual Date reference 1500, dating to 1970, complete with original papers, COSC certificate, and red COSC chronometer hangtag.

This reference is emblematic of the Rolex philosophy in the early 1970s: no excess, no compromise. Just a robust Oyster case, a precise chronometer-certified movement, and a design language that never went out of style.

The Watch

• Reference: 1500

• Serial: SR23256XX

• Year: 1970

• Dial: Factory silver sunburst dial, in excellent condition with matching hands and markers

• Case: 34mm stainless steel, sharp lugs and original proportions preserved

• Bracelet: Original Rolex folded-link Oyster bracelet, reference 7835 with 257 end links

• Movement: Rolex calibre 1570, COSC-certified automatic movement (non-hacking), known for its accuracy and reliability

• Crystal: Acrylic

• Crown: Signed Twinlock

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition, unpolished case edges, tight bracelet, all components original to the watch

Included

• Original Rolex Guarantee paper (dated)

• Chronometer Certificate (COSC)

• Red COSC Chronometer hangtag

• Rolex presentation box

• 2-Year warranty covering movement performance and mechanical integrity

Why the 1500 Matters

The reference 1500 was Rolex’s purest expression of the Oyster Perpetual Date in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It shared its movement architecture with more expensive siblings like the Datejust but retained a more discreet case size at 34mm — the choice for those who valued subtlety over show.

The calibre 1570 inside was Rolex’s flagship movement of the era: chronometer-rated, free-sprung balance, Breguet overcoil — built not just for accuracy but for longevity. It is a movement trusted by collectors and watchmakers alike, decades later.

This particular piece stands apart due to its condition and completeness. Most 1500s from this period come to market head-only or with aftermarket parts. Few retain their original dial, bracelet, and documentation, let alone all three.

Final Thoughts

This is a vintage Rolex that wears exactly the way it should: elegant, unforced, and full of quiet credibility. It doesn’t shout — it speaks with clarity. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or looking for your first serious vintage Rolex, this 1970 example brings provenance, condition, and timeless style together in one package.

Available now via PerpetualWatchLover. Fully inspected, guaranteed authentic, and offered with a 2-year mechanical warranty.